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Poster Print : The Faith Of Treaties Exemplified Or John Bulls Last Effort To Oblige His False Friends
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The Faith Of Treaties Exemplified Or John Bulls Last Effort To Oblige His False Friends
The Faith Of Treaties Exemplified Or John Bulls Last Effort To Oblige His False Friends, Engraving 1794, A Satire On The Diplomatic Situation In 1794, Showing French Soldiers Shooting At Raging Bull, And Saying Vive La Republic, Blood And Plunder, No Quarter To John Bull, To The Bulls Back Is Strapped A Bundle Inscribed Debt Debt And To Its Hind Leg Is Chained A Heavy Weight Inscribed Subsidies. Behind The Bull, Englands Allies Turn Their Backs And Depart Down Roads Marked By Signposts
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience historical satire with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring "The Faith of Treaties Exemplified or John Bull's Last Effort to Oblige His False Friends" from Universal Images Group. This engraving, created in 1794, offers a witty commentary on the diplomatic situation during that time, depicting French soldiers shooting at a raging bull symbolizing Britain (John Bull). Add this intriguing piece to your home or office for an engaging conversation starter and a glimpse into the past.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.9cm (23.4" x 15.3")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
The Faith of Treaties Exemplified - A Satirical Glimpse into Diplomatic Chaos
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This vintage engraving from 1794, titled "The Faith Of Treaties Exemplified Or John Bulls Last Effort To Oblige His False Friends" offers a captivating insight into the turbulent diplomatic situation of that era. The artwork portrays a dramatic scene where French soldiers take aim at a raging bull, symbolizing John Bull, while proclaiming their allegiance to the Republic with cries of "Vive La République!". Blood and plunder fill the air as they show no mercy to John Bull, vowing him no quarter. Interestingly, strapped to the bull's back is a bundle inscribed with "Debt Debt" highlighting England's financial burdens. Additionally, its hind leg bears a heavy weight chained with the word "Subsidies" representing the economic strain caused by supporting unreliable allies. Behind this chaotic spectacle, we witness England's supposed friends turning their backs and departing down roads marked by signposts. This satirical image serves as an illustrative technique to convey how England's allies abandoned them in their time of need. With its nostalgic charm and historic significance, this engraved artwork captures not only the political tensions but also provides us with an artistic glimpse into history. It reminds us of how art can be used as a powerful medium for commentary on societal issues and international relations.
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